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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2.

AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV.

11/2016) is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITE M 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR

43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes r eference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS

ENTERED INTO

PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14.

DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME

AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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CHECK

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS

OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 544-19-1-050-0005 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 7 325 Folly Road, Suite 300 Charleston SC 29412-2507 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 7 325 Folly Road, Suite 300 Charleston SC 29412-2507 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24718Q0418 07-03-2018

X X The purpose of this amendment is to post answers to the submitted Request for Information (RFI) questions.

The solicitation closing date is scheduled for 3:00 PM EST Tuesday July 10, 2018.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Steven B. Bentley Contracting Officer

NCO916L2-81109

Request for Information (RFI) Solicitation # 36C24718Q0418 – CBOC Medical Courier Services

1. The Statement of Work mentions delivery occurring within 24 hours. Is that referring to delivery response time for the emergency instances?

Once items, as referenced in 5.1.3 (medical records, supplies, mail, etc.) have been received by the contractor, delivery should be made within 24 hours to the appropriate location.

Please refer to Section 5.1.3 – “The contractor shall deliver medical records and inter-office mail as required. Office supplies and medical supplies shall be delivered routinely once a week or upon an emergency basis when necessary. Delivery will be made to the appropriate CBOC within 24 hours. Weight capacity shall not exceed 50 lbs.”

2. What days/times should we be prepared to receive emergency requests? Are there set days and/or time ranges, or could it be 24/7?

Request will be within normal business hours of the CBOC, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

3. Item 1 listed under OFFER SUBMISSION on the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice states offeror must provide documentation that they are licensed by the state of South Carolina to provide courier services in the applicable areas. Is it required that we submit the actual approval with our response, or just the intent to obtain?

In order to be considered technically acceptable for award, each offeror must provide documentation that they are licensed by the state of South Carolina to provide courier services in the applicable areas identified in the performance work statement.

4. Is a full-size car adequately sized for your requirements?

That would be determined by the courier. The VA does not specify vehicles. Consider referencing the Biohazard Medical transport cooler/tote (inside dimensions of approximately 10” wide X 18” long X 8” high) in questions 5 & 6 below.

5. What size cooler is necessary/required?

That would be determined by the courier. The VA does not specify cooler sizes. Consider a Biohazard Medical transport cooler/tote with inside dimensions of approximately 10” wide X 18” long X 8” high.

6. How many coolers are necessary/required?

That would be determined by the courier. The VA does not specify the number required, however a minimum of 3 Biohazard Medical transport cooler/totes per site would be recommended to allow for site preparation, pick-up/transportation and Medical Center delivery.

7. Is dry ice needed? If so, will it be provided by the VA or contractor?

The VA utilizes Ice-Packs and will be provided by the VA.

8. Will locks/keys for coolers be provided by VA or contractor?

Locks and keys will not be provided by the VA.